FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

2018 Small Grant Funding

Small Grant applications for 2018-2019 funding will be accepted according to the following schedule:

Application Released

Thursday, March 15, 2018

Application Due

April 30, 2018 by 4:00 pm

Funding applications will be reviewed by a volunteer led Small Grants Committee to determine funding. The Small Grant Committee is comprised of volunteer community members who possess knowledge about community need. Following the review process, the Small Grant Committee will recommend funding decisions to the United Way of North Central Iowa Board of Directors.

Awardees will be notified by the end of May. Funding will be disbursed in July.

Download application and open in Word. Fill out application and attach required documentation (note: text boxes will expand to fit type). 2018 Small Grant Application

Submit one (1) hard copies and one e-copy to Jen Arendss, Community Impact Director, United Way of North Central Iowa, 2911 4th St., P.O Box 1645, Mason City, IA 50401 by 4:00 P.M April 30th.

Late applications will not be accepted.

2018-2019 Community Impact Funding Grants

Applications for 2018-2019 funding will be accepted according to the following schedule:

Application ReleasedTuesday, November 21, 2017

Application DueThursday, February 8 by 4:00 PM

Community Impact Team (CIT) Process

Funding applications will be reviewed by Community Impact Teams to determine funding. Each impact area (Education, Financial Stability, and Health) will have a designated impact team compromised of volunteer community members who possess knowledge and skill in their designated impact area. Following the Community Impact Team Process, teams will recommend funding decisions to the United Way of North Central Iowa Board of Directors.

2018-2019 Venture Grant Funding

Applications for 2018-2019 Venture Grant funding will be accepted according to the following schedule:

Application Released: To Be Announced

Application Due: To Be Announced

Venture Grant Process

Funding applications will be reviewed by Venture Grant Committee to determine funding. The Venture Grant comprised of volunteer community members who possess knowledge about community need. Following the review process, the Venture Grant Committee will recommend funding decisions to the United Way of North Central Iowa Board of Directors.

Award Notification

Awardees will be notified by the end of August.

Instructions on how to apply:

Carefully read the Mission Statement and Grant Eligibility Requirements to determine eligibility and application requirements. Download application and open in Word. Fill out application and attach required documentation (note: text boxes will expand to fit type). Submit four (4) copies and one e-copy to Jen Butler, Community Impact Director, United Way of North Central Iowa, 2911 4th St., P.O Box 1645, Mason City, IA 50401